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The Spring of knowledge, or, The alphabet illustrated.

Title
The Spring of knowledge, or, The alphabet illustrated.
Publication
London : Published by J.L. Marks, 91, Long Lane Smithfield, [1853?]

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Book/TextRestricted use *KH 1853 Spring 12-92Schwarzman Building - Rare Book Collection Room 328

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Additional Authors
  • Marks, John Lewis
  • Children's Room Collection
Description
[8] leaves : col. ill.; 18 cm.
Alternative Title
  • Spring of knowledge
  • Alphabet illustrated
Subject
  • English language > Alphabet > Juvenile literature
  • English language > Alphabet > Pictorial works
  • Alphabet > Juvenile literature
  • Alphabet books > Specimens
Genre/Form
  • Alphabet books.
  • Alphabet rhymes.
  • Chapbooks, English.
  • Juvenile literature – England – London – 1853.
Note
  • Title, imprint, and edition from upper wrapper.
  • Publisher's advertisement on lower wrapper.
  • In verse; text begins: "A stands for acorn, that grows on a tree / B for a butterfly, lovely to see / C for a castle, most grand to behold ..."
  • Illustrations are hand colored.
  • First and final leaves are paste-downs.
  • Date of publication from inscription.
Provenance (note)
  • Inscribed: in ink on verso of leaf [2], "Samuel Chickering's book. Presented by M.L. Carleton Feb. 10, 1853. Andover, Mass."
Binding (note)
  • Bound in printed wrappers.
Call Number
*KH 1853 Spring 12-92
OCLC
778706602
Title
The Spring of knowledge, or, The alphabet illustrated.
Imprint
London : Published by J.L. Marks, 91, Long Lane Smithfield, [1853?]
Edition
Marks's ed.
Provenance
Inscribed: in ink on verso of leaf [2], "Samuel Chickering's book. Presented by M.L. Carleton Feb. 10, 1853. Andover, Mass." NN
Binding
Bound in printed wrappers. NN
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Added Author
Marks, John Lewis. Publisher
Children's Room Collection.
Research Call Number
*KH 1853 Spring 12-92
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